Having more common loons than any other state except Alaska, Minnesota decided to name it the official state bird. With its love for water over land, this bird feels right at home in the land of 10,000 lakes.

I've always been interested in lettering and handwriting. Everyone has their own unique style, and I wanted to work on developing my own. After many hours of practicing letterforms and figuring out ways that different letters can interact while maintaining readability, I thought it'd be neat to create a bigger piece than just writing random words in my sketchbook all day.

A "Jucy Lucy" or ("Juicy Lucy") is a cheeseburger that features the cheese stuffed inside the meat patty instead of on top, resulting in a melted core of cheese within the patty. In a longstanding battle, local mainstays Matt's Bar and the 5-8 Club continue to fight for the title of the invention of this delicious burger.